Behind the Strategy
Susannah Burock is a global workplace strategist advising organizations on how to align real estate, ESG, and human experience to drive measurable business results. With over 15 years of international experience across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, she helps leaders turn workplace strategy into a competitive advantage.
At the heart of her work are three principles:
Connection. Purpose. Impact.
Connection – bridging people, culture, and strategy across functions and regions.
Purpose – ensuring every workplace decision aligns with business and ESG goals.
Impact – delivering outcomes that can be measured in performance, cost, and talent retention.
Professional Credentials & Recognition:
MSc in Workplace Health and Wellbeing (Hons.)
BSc in Biopsychology
WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP)
LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) Certified in Mental Health First Aid
Recognised keynote speaker and panel moderator at over 15 global industry events
Track Record:
- Developed global workplace standards for 75 locations at Swiss Re, aligning with strategic business drivers and ESG targets.
- Led inclusive design and neurodiversity research with HOK and Tarkett.
- Delivered a global healthy building gap analysis across 23 sites, aligning with WELL Concepts.
Personal Ethos:
Born in Vancouver, Canada, and living and working in Switzerland and throughout EMEA since 2008, Susannah combines resilience, emotional intelligence, and a hospitality mindset with executive-level strategic insight.
Her work is driven by the belief that the right workplace strategies not only improve business performance — they improve lives.
Ready to explore what strategic workplace transformation could mean for your business?